Job Description
About the Organization At Vaughn College, our mission is to educate and train future leaders in the futureproof fields of engineering and technology, management and aviation. The college strives to provide a dynamic learning environment built on our aeronautical heritage that inspires a diverse and committed community of students to achieve success as leaders in the industries we serve. Just minutes from Manhattan, Vaughn College is in the heart of New York City in Queens, NY, adjacent to LaGuardia Airport. Queens is one of New York's most fascinating boroughs and has been ranked as the 'number one' US travel destination and the nation's single most diverse county.
What separates Vaughn College from other institutions is our uniquely committed faculty who come to the classroom with extensive experience in such fields as engineering, manufacturing, aviation, management and communications. Working closely with the industries we serve, Vaughn has developed rigorous curricula that incorporate the latest technology as well as the knowledge you need to succeed in your chosen profession.
We provide traditional degrees as well as professional, technical and certification programs that prepare our graduates for successful careers. Most importantly, a degree from Vaughn College provides the critical, analytical and communication skills that form the foundation for a lifetime of success. Our graduates have gone on to become leaders in many major industries. More than 98 percent of our graduates are employed or continue their education, 78 percent in their field of study, within one year of graduation.
Vaughn College has a six-acre campus and is convenient to major transportation routes. As part of the institution's strategic plan, a 200-bed residential hall has been built, enabling students to live and pursue their chosen field of study on campus.
Description Position purpose To assist the professional staff in the operation of the library.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks - Check and sign in purchase orders.
- Stamp, barcode, and process new materials getting them ready for cataloging.
- Spine label books and other materials.
- Staffing the checkout desk to assist with checkout/check-in circulation and reserve book and material requests.
- Assist in keeping the library neat and tidy including re-shelving books and periodicals, inventory, straightening up and organizing.
- Assist students, faculty, and staff in locating library materials and take requests for materials not readily available.
- Update LibGuides as often as needed to convey monthly information.
- Update bulletin board and nook areas to display library offerings.
- Assist students and staff with technical issues i.e.- computers, logins, simulators, and printers, etc.
- Any other jobs deemed necessary for library operation by FT Professional Staff.
**Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience Requirements - Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word
- Willing to learn the library system
Professional Skills - Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing
Reasoning Ability - Ability to understand and follow directions
Work environment and physical functions This position is located in an office environment. Generally an employee needs to be able to sit, stand, and navigate within the office area. The office equipment either individually used or shared with a department is the responsibility of all employees.
Compensation The entry level compensation for this position is expected to be 16.00 - 20.00 Per Hour.
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Salary 16.00 - 20.00 Per Hour
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications. Vaughn College of Aeronautics
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